INTERMITTENTLY Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

intermittently

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as in periodically

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Recent Examples of intermittently The result is a collection of novels that, while intermittently electrifying, expend an incredible quantity of words on the semiotics of TV marketing and the ethics of selling out. — Robert Rubsam, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026 The company said Riley was hired in 2008 and worked there intermittently for a total of slightly more than four and a half years. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 In This Article Maintaining a beautiful lawn and garden often means keeping an eye on and managing pesky weeds that crop up intermittently. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 22 Aug. 2026 Swallows—the country's most beloved and recognizable birds—darted past intermittently, a subtle but very real reminder of our location on this special stretch of the Algarve. — Megan Wilkes, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026 The actress provided the English voice of Kairi, the series' main female character, intermittently from 2002 to 2010. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 The danger is that governments and markets grow accustomed to a Strait of Hormuz that functions only intermittently and misinterpret the stopgap as a resolution. — Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The camera cuts intermittently to a speculative montage of her inner experience. — Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Aug. 2026 Iranian forces have intermittently fired drones and missiles at oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz over the last few months as negotiations between Iran and the United States to end their monthslong conflict stalled. — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026

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Around 4% of people infected with Salmonella Typhi – a particularly dangerous type of Salmonella that causes typhoid fever – become asymptomatic carriers who periodically shed the bacteria in their feces up to one year after initial infection.

— Kimberly Baker, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
On the supervision track, CFPB employees would periodically visit banks and other financial institutions to monitor their business practices and ensure compliance with the law.

— Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of periodically

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Political allies of the settlers occasionally distance themselves from the military arm’s actions, and on rare occasions even condemn them.

— Amos Harel, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2026
Bring to a boil over medium-high; reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, whisking occasionally, until flavors meld and mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.

— Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of occasionally

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And yes, sometimes that breathing room could mean borrowing at higher interest rates, but the alternative would be worse.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
Though young players can sometimes become overrated by maintaining their quality of play during a playoff run, Harper showed that his comfort on the biggest stage wouldn’t waver.

— Victor Wembanyama, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

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